Da teoria à prática: Aprendizagens de um Futuro Docente

Abstract

This School Placement Report describes the work carried out throughout the 2024/2025 academic year in a public school in the district of Porto, within the scope of the Master's Degree in Teaching Physical Education in Basic and Secondary Education. It begins with the personal background of the preservice teacher and their initial expectations, followed by a characterization of the institution, the placement team, and the classes taught. In the operational framework, the report presents planning decisions (annual plan, teaching units, and lesson plans), the teaching styles and models adopted, factors of pedagogical effectiveness, and assessment practices, accompanied by critical reflection on teaching practice. The report also addresses engagement with the school community, participation in activities and school sport, highlighting the relevance of interactions established with students, teachers, and non-teaching staff in shaping professional identity. As a research component in the teaching context, a case study with an 8th grade student is included, focusing on fostering engagement and improving classroom attitudes. The results revealed specific progress and meaningful learning, although conditioned by external factors beyond the school context. The final considerations summarize professional learning, the main challenges encountered, and future perspectives, underlining the importance of the pedagogical relationship, active listening, and the constant adaptation of teaching strategies.